3.1Low Risk
Kitchenhands
Food Preparation Assistants · Food Preparation Assistants
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,292
Full-time workers
Employment
150,800
Total workers
10yr Growth
+8.8%
Projected to 2035
Shortage Status
N/A
Key Insight
Kitchenhands has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation22.0%
Augmentation53.0%
Key Tasks
- •Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
- •Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
- •Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
- •Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
- •Packing food and beverage trays for serving
- •Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items
Employment Projections to 2035
Median Age
22
Female Share
50.0%
Part-Time Share
79.0%
Skill Level
5 / 5
Lowest